Master Licensed - Daily

Trident Seafoods Corporation•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Master is overall in command of the vessel and directs and oversees the vessel’s senior crew, including deck, engineering, production, and safety personnel. The role is responsible for navigation and primary vessel activities, which may include fishing, processing, or hauling freight, and works directly with the Corporate or fleet manager to plan and implement vessel movements and operations. The Master directs pre-season and day-to-day vessel operations in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Trident policies. In collaboration with the Corporate Manager and Chief Engineer, the role leads capital projects, including drydocking, installations, repairs, and major purchases, with responsibility for scheduling, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. The Master sets performance and operating standards for deck and navigation systems, oversees documentation and staff training, manages vessel safety and regulatory requirements, and evaluates technologies and project feasibility to support safe and effective operations. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Employment is contingent on maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization. Trident Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Valid USCG Master’s License of 500 GRT or greater.
For Freighter/Tender vessels: at least 3 years as Master on a similar-sized vessel.
Advanced firefighting skills for Freighter/Tender vessels.
Appropriate trade licenses and permits when required, such as a CG license of appropriate tonnage and STCW endorsement.
Current First Aid and CPR cards.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations applicable to the vessel.
Knowledge of pollution-abatement procedures.
Knowledge of production needs and willingness to work with others to support those needs.
Ability to conduct safety drills for crew and guests.
Ability to manage vessel medical and first-aid needs.
Basic navigation and communication skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, climbing or balancing, lifting and moving loads, boarding and exiting vessels without assistance, donning a life jacket and immersion suit within one minute, and moving quickly to a designated lifeboat station.

Nice To Haves

Extensive seafood or related-industry experience preferred.
Four to ten years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee pre-season and day-to-day vessel operations in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations and Trident policy.
Work with the Corporate Manager and Chief Engineer to lead, manage, and direct capital projects, including drydocking, installation and repair projects, and major purchases; manage scheduling, budgeting, and compliance requirements.
Establish and oversee performance and operating standards for vessel deck and navigation systems, and resolve problems using appropriate techniques, technologies, or concepts.
Oversee required documentation for primary vessel functions.
Analyze and leverage human-resource needs to support short- and long-term projects.
Consult with management and production staff to assess the engineering feasibility and cost-effectiveness of current or future projects.
Oversee the design and implementation of training so vessel deck and engineering staff are trained, qualified, and compliant with regulatory training and certification requirements.
Provide direction and example in interpreting and applying company policies and procedures to vessel engineering activities.
Maintain knowledge of new technologies that may improve operations and develop recommendations accordingly.
Maintain working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure that duties are performed safely by the Master and others.
Conduct safety drills for crew and guests.
Manage the vessel’s medical and first-aid needs.
Perform other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.